Yevgeny Samoylov (16 April 1912 – 17 February 2006) was a celebrated Soviet and Russian stage and screen actor known for his heroic and charismatic performances from the 1930s through the 1990s. Born in Saint Petersburg, he trained in theatre and was invited to Moscow by Vsevolod Meyerhold, launching a distinguished stage career before becoming a prominent film star. Samoylov won multiple Stalin Prizes and was named People’s Artist of the USSR in 1974. He was also the father of actress Tatiana Samoilova.
Evgeniy Samoylov has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Signature works include The Stars Don't Fade, The Enchanted Desna, Shchors. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
